2008 VANCOUVER HALLOWEEN
Page Updated: October 2, 2008

As many of you know, a Chinese
milk company has used the industrial chemical Melamine
which has now been associated with contaminated infant
formula and other Chinese products containing milk protein.
Melamine can cause kidney
stones, leading to kidney failure: Infants are particularly
vulnerable. The contamination has been blamed for the
deaths of four children in China and kidney ailments
among 54,000 others. More than 13,000 children have
been hospitalized and 27 people arrested in connection
with the tainting.
Recently Chinese candy contaminated
with Melamine has been found in White Rabbit Creamy
Candy sold in California and Connecticut. No such products
have been discovered in Canada has of yet.
However,
just to be safe, Vancouver Halloween advises all consumers
to avoid purchasing any candy manufactured in China
containing milk products.
Please verify all Halloween
candy products prior to purchasing them and notify your
local health authorities should you find any candy manufactured
in China containing milk products.
Wishing
you all a safe and Spooky Halloween!